On March 14, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar announced the State Awards list for the year

Prasad was also adjudged the first best feature film, while the second best film went to Girish Kasaravalli’s critically acclaimed Koormavatara and next came Allide Nammane Illi Bande Summane directed by Gopi Peenya.

The coveted Dr Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement award went to music director and lyricist Hamsalekha. The Puttanna Kanagal award for Best Director was awarded to D Rajendra Babu and Anantnag was named recipient of the Vishnuvardhan award for all-round achievement.